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How to pack a television
Without suitable packaging, even if the courier is careful, transport can cause damage to your television. This page outlines the steps to protect a television before transport.
Why packaging is essential
An object that’s not well protected can arrive scratched, damaged, or broken, even if the carrier is as careful as possible.
With Cocolis, your items travel with individuals or professionals on journeys they're already making. They are handled during loading, in transit, and unloading—each a moment where good packaging makes all the difference.
An object can arrive scratched, broken, or incomplete. These situations are rare but avoidable and almost never happen when an item is properly packed from the start.
Prepare your television before packing
Unplug all cables and store them in a zip bag attached to the back of the screen. If you still have the original box with polystyrene inserts, this is the best option – use it. Take a photo of the connections before unplugging everything to make reassembly easier on arrival.
This is also a good moment to gather your materials and plan the right protection for each part. Good packaging preparation happens before you start, not as you go along.
Steps to pack a television
- The absolute priority is to protect the screen, which can crack from improper pressure – even without a visible impact.
- Start by covering the screen with a sheet of cardboard cut to size, secured with tape applied to the cardboard edges, never directly on the screen. Next, add a layer of bubble wrap over the entire surface, with the bubbles facing the screen.
- Then wrap the entire television in bubble wrap or a thick blanket. Slide it into a suitable flat box, or sandwich it between two pieces of rigid cardboard held together.
- The television must be transported upright – never laid flat with anything placed on top.
Good habits to know
The essential points to avoid problems during transport
Adapt packaging to the item
Packaging isn’t universal. Take into account the fragility, weight, and shape of your television to choose the right protection – the main thing is that the item is well protected during transport.
Don’t seal the packaging too soon
Leave your television visible when the courier arrives. They must be able to check its condition before taking charge and take photos with and without protection. Seal the packaging only afterwards.
Take photos before shipping
Photograph your item before and after packing. In case of a problem, these photos are your only evidence of its initial condition.
Inform about special requirements
Some items have specific requirements: must be kept upright, particular handling direction, extra fragility. Clearly inform the courier about these before departure.
Never stick tape on surfaces
Brown tape can leave marks or damage finishes. Never stick it directly to an item – always use an intermediate layer.
Frequent mistakes & things to watch out for
Some mistakes happen regularly and explain most damage on arrival.
A television should never be transported flat with other items placed on top. Even a small weight on the screen can cause microcracks invisible to the naked eye but visible when switched on. Always transport it in an upright position, screen facing you, secured to prevent tipping.
Transporting television with Cocolis
Simpler, more human transport
With Cocolis, your item doesn't go through a warehouse, isn't passed from hand to hand and doesn't endure multiple re-loadings. It's delivered directly from point A to point B, in a single trip, by an individual or professional already making the journey.
In reality, it’s often someone like your neighbour or cousin making the trip for their own reasons who takes special care of what they're carrying. It's not a courier under pressure to deliver dozens of parcels a day. This difference means a lot in how your item is handled.
Fewer handlings also means less risk. But your item will still be loaded and unloaded, and a sudden brake can happen: correct packing is still essential to protect sensitive areas at these key moments.
Practically, packing doesn't need to be designed to withstand a whole logistics chain. It just needs to provide effective protection for a single journey—which is achievable by everyone.
Frequently asked questions
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